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I am totally intrigued by Deal or No Deal. Does the show have an algorithm it plugs the remaining answers into, or is it less based on the amounts on the board and more based on psychological responses to different amounts and increases in amounts of money. Is there a mathematical way to beat the system? Is there an amount one should always make a deal on? It's like game theory! I love it! Of course, the people playing are retarded, but it's a great framework of a show. I want someone to write math papers on this show!